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Police calls for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024

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Police calls for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024

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Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024

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Jasmine Chavez, a crew member aboard the Quantum of the Seas cruise ship, waves to her family during a cell phone conversation after disembarking from the ship at Marine Park on May 10. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Ships in port for the week of Sept. 14

Here’s what to expect this week.

Jasmine Chavez, a crew member aboard the Quantum of the Seas cruise ship, waves to her family during a cell phone conversation after disembarking from the ship at Marine Park on May 10. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
The road entrance to Kenai Fjords National Park is marked by a sign, seen on Aug. 27, 2022. The National Park Service has released its annual report on the economic impact of park visitation. Alaska is among the states that reaps the most economic benefit from visitors to its national parks, according to the report. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

Visitors to Alaska’s national parklands pumped $2.3 billion into the state’s economy, report says

Tourism to national parks in Alaska has rebounded from pre-pandemic levels after three years of lower numbers, according to a report released by the National… Continue reading

The road entrance to Kenai Fjords National Park is marked by a sign, seen on Aug. 27, 2022. The National Park Service has released its annual report on the economic impact of park visitation. Alaska is among the states that reaps the most economic benefit from visitors to its national parks, according to the report. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)
A local business displays a sign in support of the Apalachee High School shooting victims in Winder, Ga., on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. The 1,900 students at Apalachee High School were just settling into the rhythms of a new year before a freshman killed two teachers and two students. (Christian Monterrosa/The New York Times)

Opinion: A school shooting exposes Republican impotence. Again.

“I don’t like to admit this. I don’t like that this is a fact of life,” Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance said after the school… Continue reading

A local business displays a sign in support of the Apalachee High School shooting victims in Winder, Ga., on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. The 1,900 students at Apalachee High School were just settling into the rhythms of a new year before a freshman killed two teachers and two students. (Christian Monterrosa/The New York Times)
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Crime Line crimes of the month for September

The following incidents were reported by the Juneau Police Department to Juneau Crime Line, a nonprofit organization. Tips can be reported at juneaucrimeline.com, by calling… Continue reading

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Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024

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John MacKinnon. (Courtesy photo)

My Turn: Supporting Angela Rodell for mayor due to financial expertise, questioning of status quo

I’m supporting Angela Rodell for mayor. Her experience as commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue, and then as executive director of the Alaska Permanent… Continue reading

John MacKinnon. (Courtesy photo)
The Alaska Supreme Court is seen in session on June 27 in Boney Courthouse in Anchorage. (Andrew Kitchenman/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska Supreme Court rejects Democrats’ attempt to remove candidate from U.S. House ballot

Eric Hafner on ballot with Democrat Mary Peltola, Republican Nick Begich and AIP’s John Wayne Howe.

The Alaska Supreme Court is seen in session on June 27 in Boney Courthouse in Anchorage. (Andrew Kitchenman/Alaska Beacon)
Adam Bauer of the Local Spiritual Assembly of Bahá’ís of Juneau.

Living and Growing: Environmental stewardship — a Baha’i perspective

To begin, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Áakʼw Ḵwáan, the original inhabitants… Continue reading

Adam Bauer of the Local Spiritual Assembly of Bahá’ís of Juneau.
A blacktail doe stares down the author on Sunday. (Photo by Jeff Lund)

I Went to the Woods: Limited enthusiasm

The alpine deer cabbage was yellow and gold, a sign of the coming fall. From a distance even the leaves turned brown seemed to take… Continue reading

A blacktail doe stares down the author on Sunday. (Photo by Jeff Lund)
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Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024

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Police calls for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024

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Opinion: Juneau voters weigh three ballot propositions

As the Juneau Assembly addresses several looming economic issues, voters will decide three significant ballot propositions in the upcoming Oct. 1 municipal election, each with… Continue reading

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An early voting station is set up in the atrium of the State Office Building in Juneau, Alaska on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, the first day of early voting for the 2024 Alaska primary election. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

Anchorage judge rules that imprisoned Democrat will remain on Alaska’s U.S. House ballot

The decision will be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court.

An early voting station is set up in the atrium of the State Office Building in Juneau, Alaska on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, the first day of early voting for the 2024 Alaska primary election. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
Workers at the Alaska Division of Elections’ State Review Board consider ballots on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at the division’s headquarters in Juneau. At background is the Alaska State Capitol. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

After Alaska’s primary election, here’s how the state’s legislative races are shaping up

Senate’s bipartisan coalition appears likely to continue, but control of the state House is a tossup.

Workers at the Alaska Division of Elections’ State Review Board consider ballots on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at the division’s headquarters in Juneau. At background is the Alaska State Capitol. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
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Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024

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Police calls for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024

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The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on April 17, 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

My Turn: Here’s what I would do with Ship-Free Saturdays

I’m a 30-year Juneau resident voting “yes” for Ship-Free Saturday (and July 4) to support Juneau’s recovery from rampant over-tourism growth. The number of cruise… Continue reading

The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on April 17, 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)